ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA. Camera User Guide. Camera User Guide. Getting Started p. 9. Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp ).

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1 ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide Camera User Guide Getting Started p. 9 Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (pp ). CDI-E CANON INC PRINTED IN MALAYSIA

2 Confirming the Package Contents The following items are included in the package. If something is missing please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product. a Camera b AA-size Alkaline Batteries ( 2) c Memory Card (32 MB) d g i Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk User Guides e h AV Cable AVC-DC300 Warranty Card Camera User Guide (this guide) f Wrist Strap WS-800 Direct Print User Guide (Connecting the camera to a printer) Software Starter Guide (Connecting the camera to a computer) Canon Customer Support Leaflet See the PDF manuals available on the Canon website. ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software User Guide You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera with the included memory card.

3 Let s Get Started! This guide is divided into the following two sections. Let s Get Started! 1 First... Getting Started p. 9 This section explains how to prepare the camera for use and the basics of shooting, viewing and printing images. Start out by familiarizing yourself with the camera and mastering the basics. Next... Learning More p. 39 Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera s many features to shoot more challenging photos. Details on using each function are described in this section, including how to connect the camera to a television to view images.

4 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Items marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images ( Mode) Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map Learning More Components Guide 40 Indicators Basic Operations 44 Menus and Settings Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Using the LCD Monitor Commonly Used Shooting Functions 56 Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter Using the Flash Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images)

5 Table of Contents 3 Changing the Compression (Still Images) Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Adjusting the ISO Speed Shooting Using the Mode Dial 69 Mode Dial Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Movie Shooting Advanced Shooting Functions 84 Continuous Shooting Setting the Flash Checking the Focus and Peoples Expressions Selecting an AF Frame Mode Selecting a Subject to Focus On (Face Select and Track) Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Manual Focus, Safety MF) Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Switching between Metering Modes Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) Shooting in a My Colors Mode Setting the Display Overlays Categorizing Images Automatically (Auto Category) Registering Settings to the Button Playback/Erasing 110 Viewing Magnified Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Check the Focus and Facial Expressions of Subjects (Focus Check Display) Jumping to Images Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

6 4 Table of Contents Viewing Movies Rotating Images in the Display Playback with Transition Effects Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Red-Eye Correction Function Changing the Recording Pixel (Resize) Attaching Sound Memos to Images Protecting Image Erasing All Images Print Settings/Transfer Settings 133 Setting the DPOF Print Settings Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings Configuring the Camera 139 Power Saving Function Formatting Memory Cards Resetting the File Number Creating an Image Destination (Folder) Setting the Auto Rotate Function Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Connecting to a TV 148 Shooting/Playback Using a TV Troubleshooting 150 List of Messages 161 Appendix 165 Safety Precautions Preventing Malfunctions Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) Replacing the Date Battery Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications

7 Table of Contents 5 Index 197 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 206 About this Guide Symbol Conventions in this Guide 60 Using the Flash 1 Press the button. Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Mode switch position: Shooting ( )/ Playback ( ) Some functions may not be available in certain shooting modes. If there is no notation to that effect, the function may be used in all modes. : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera s default settings at time of purchase. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. As a result, the illustrations and screenshots used in this guide may differ from the actual camera. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards in this camera. These memory cards are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.

8 6 Please Read Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your camera.

9 Please Read 7 Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 148). Language Setting Please see Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the language setting.

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11 9 Getting Started Preparations Shooting Still Images Viewing Still Images Erasing Printing Embedding the Date in the Image Data Shooting Movies Viewing Movies Downloading Images to a Computer System Map

12 10 Preparations Getting Started Preparations Installing the batteries 1. Slide the battery cover lock (a) and hold it open while sliding the cover (b) and opening it (c). Battery Cover Lock a Open the cover (c). Slide the cover (b). b 2. Install two batteries. Positive end (+) Negative end ( ) c Insert the two supplied AA-size alkaline batteries.

13 Preparations Insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Front Write Protect Tab (Only SD and SDHC memory cards) Getting Started Confirm that the write protect tab is unlocked (only SD and SDHC memory cards). Check the card for the correct orientation. 4. Close the cover (d), and press downward as you slide it until it clicks into place (e). d e Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.

14 12 Preparations Getting Started To Remove the Batteries Open the cover and remove the batteries. Take care that you do not drop the batteries. To Remove the Memory Card Use a finger to push the memory card in until you hear a click, then release it. Use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera during use.

15 Preparations 13 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time settings menu will appear the first time the power is turned on. Power Button Getting Started Button Buttons 1. Press the power button. 2. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order. 1. Use the or button to select an option. 2. Use the or button to set the value. 3. Press the button. Button To Change a Previously Set Date/Time Use the following procedures to display the Date/Time settings window, and then perform Steps 2 and 3 above. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 3. Use the or button to select [Date/Time]. 4. Press the button.

16 14 Preparations Getting Started The date/time setting screen will appear when the capacity of the lithium date/time battery is depleted (p. 184). Setting the Display Language You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus and messages. Buttons 1. Set the mode switch to (playback). 2. Hold down the button and press the button. 3. Use the or button to select a language. 4. Press the button. Mode Switch Button Button

17 Shooting Still Images 15 Shooting Still Images ( Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Indicators Mode Dial Getting Started 1. Press the power button. The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in the LCD monitor. Pressing the power button again turns the power off. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the shooting mode dial to. 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Button Avoiding Camera Shake Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides. Using a tripod is also effective. 4. Press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus. When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights.

18 16 Shooting Still Images Getting Started 5. Press the shutter button fully (all the way) to shoot. The shutter sound will play once and the image will record. Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately 2 seconds immediately after shooting (Rec. Review). You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image is being displayed. If you hold the shutter button down after a shot, the image will continue to display. The indicator will blink green and the file will record to the memory card. To Shoot Images in Focus The camera automatically sets the focus when you press the shutter button halfway*. * The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing it down to the first stage is referred as pressing halfway. Press halfway to set the focus Correct Beep, beep Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green (orange when the flash will fire) Press fully Recording: blinks green Incorrect Just pressing fully AF Frame An AF frame will display in green on the LCD monitor at the point of focus. Mute Setting When you hold down the DISP. button while turning on the camera, the mute setting will be set to [On]. You can change the setting in [Mute] in the Set up menu (p. 52).

19 Shooting Still Images 17 Shooting in Easy Mode This camera features a shooting mode, Easy mode, that automatically selects all camera settings except the flash. This mode is ideal for first time camera users, or users who do not make many settings. You can select whether or not to use the flash with the button, allowing you to take images even where flash photography is prohibited. Getting Started 1. Set the mode dial to (Easy mode). 2. Aim the camera at the subject. 3. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. No settings, other than flash settings, can be made in Easy mode. Even if you press the MENU or FUNC./SET button, no menu will display.

20 18 Viewing Still Images Getting Started Viewing Still Images Power Button Mode Switch Buttons 1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback). 3. Use the or button to display the image you wish to view. Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move to the next image. The images advance more quickly if you keep the button pressed, but they will appear coarse. In the menu, you can set [Resume] to either [Last seen]* or [Last shot] (p. 51). (* Default setting) If you select [Last seen], the last image viewed will display (Resume Playback). The following actions will display the most recent image regardless of the [Resume] settings. Shooting an image, changing the memory card, or editing an image on the memory card using a computer.

21 Erasing 19 Erasing Buttons Mode Switch Button Getting Started 1. Set the mode switch to (playback). 2. Use the or button to select an image to erase and press the button. 3. Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel]. Button Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image.

22 20 Printing Getting Started Printing Terminal Cover Mode Switch Button DIGITAL Terminal 1. Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer. Open the terminal cover and plug the interface cable in all the way. See the printer s user guide for connection instructions. Since this camera uses a standard protocol (PictBridge), you can use it with other PictBridge-compliant printers in addition to Canon-brand printers. For detail, see the Direct Print User Guide. 2. Turn on the printer. Buttons 3. Set the mode switch to (playback) and press the power button. The button will light blue. 4. Use the or button to select an image to print and press the button. The button will blink blue and printing will start.

23 Printing 21 Printing from a Print List You can add images directly to a print list by merely pressing the button immediately after shooting or playing back an image. You can then print the images from the print list easily, when connecting the camera to a printer. Add to the Print List 1. Press the button (still images only). 2. Add to the print list. 1. Use the or button to select the number of print copies. 2. Use the or button to select [Add]. 3. Press the button. To remove an image from the print list, press the button again, use the or button to select [Remove] and press the FUNC./SET button. Printing Images in a Print List This explanation is based on the use of a Canon SELPHY ES series or SELPHY CP series printer. 1. Connect the camera to the printer. 2. Print the image. 1. Use the or button to select Number of copies to print [Print now]. You can use the or button to confirm the images added to the print list. 2. Press the button. Printing will start. If printing is halted and resumed, printing will start from the next image in the queue. Getting Started

24 22 Embedding the Date in the Image Data Getting Started Embedding the Date in the Image Data This section explains how to embed date information on images as they are recorded (Date Stamp). The date stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been embedded. Ensure that the camera s date/time is set correctly beforehand (p. 13). The image size is fixed to the 2M ( ) setting and the compression to Fine (appropriate for printing L-size or postcard-size prints.) Buttons Mode Dial Mode Switch Button Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to. You can also make this setting in other shooting modes (except Easy and movie modes).

25 Embedding the Date in the Image Data Select (Date Stamp). 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select. 3. Use the or to select. The area that will not print displays in gray. Press the button to switch to [Date & Time] with the or button. You can use the following methods to imprint the date on images lacking imprinted date stamps. Set with the camera s Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function. Set [Date] option to [On] in [Print Settings] in the (Print) menu. Connect the camera to a printer and imprint the date. See the Direct Print User Guide. Insert a memory card into the printer and imprint the date. See your printer user guide. Use the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide. Getting Started

26 24 Shooting Movies Getting Started Shooting Movies ( Standard Mode) Power Button Shutter Button Mode Switch Mode Dial Indicators 1. Press the power button. 2. Select a shooting mode. 1. Set the mode switch to (shooting). 2. Set the mode dial to (Movie). 3. Use the or button to select (Standard). Buttons 3. Aim the camera at the subject. Do not touch the microphone while recording. Do not press any buttons other than the shutter button. The sound that buttons make will be recorded in the movie. Microphone

27 Shooting Movies Press the shutter button halfway to focus. When the camera focuses, it beeps twice and the indicator lights green. The exposure, focus and white balance are automatically set. 5. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. Press the shutter button fully to shoot. During the recording, the elapsed recording time and [ Rec.] will display in the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. Shooting Preparations Complete: lights green Elapsed Time The indicator will blink green and the data will be recorded onto the memory card. Recording will stop automatically Recording: blinks green when the maximum recording time elapses, or the built-in memory or memory card become full. Getting Started

28 26 Viewing Movies Getting Started Viewing Movies Power Button Mode Switch Buttons Button 1. Press the power button. 2. Set the mode switch to (playback). 3. Use the or button to display a movie and press the button. Images with a icon are movies. 4. Use the or button to select (Play) and press the button. The movie will start playing. If you press the FUNC./SET button during playback, you can pause and restart the movie. You can adjust the playback volume with the or button.

29 Downloading Images to a Computer 27 Downloading Images to a Computer We recommend to use the supplied software. Items to Prepare Camera and computer Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk supplied with the camera Interface cable supplied with the camera Getting Started System Requirements Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements. Windows OS Windows Vista Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports. CPU Windows Vista : Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher Windows XP / Windows 2000 : Pentium 500 MHz or higher RAM Windows Vista : 512 MB or more Windows XP / Windows 2000 : 256 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities - ZoomBrowser EX : 200 MB or more - PhotoStitch : 40 MB or more Canon Camera TWAIN Driver : 25 MB or more Display 1, pixels/high Color (16 bit) or better Macintosh OS Computer Model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Mac OS X (v10.3 v10.4) The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with builtin USB ports. PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor RAM 256 MB or more USB Canon Utilities - ImageBrowser : 300MB or more - PhotoStitch : 50 MB or more 1, pixels/ 32,000 Colors or better

30 28 Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started Preparing to Download Images With Windows 2000, ensure that you install the software first before connecting the camera to the computer. 1. Installing the software. Windows 1. Place the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk in the computer s CD-ROM drive. 2. Click [Easy Installation]. Follow the onscreen messages to proceed with the installation. 3. Click [Restart] or [Finish] once the installation is complete. When the installation is finished, [Restart] or [Finish] will display. Click the button that appears. 4. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive when your normal desktop screen appears. Macintosh Double-click the icon in the CD- ROM window. When the installer panel appears, click [Install]. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed.

31 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the computer s USB port and to the camera s DIGITAL terminal. Open the camera s terminal cover and insert the interface cable all the way into the connector. USB Port DIGITAL Terminal Getting Started Interface Cable 3. Preparing to download images to the computer. 1. Set the mode switch to (playback) to turn the camera on. If the Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click [Yes]. The USB driver will automatically finish installing onto the computer when you attach the camera and open a connection.

32 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started 4. Open the CameraWindow. Windows Select [Canon CameraWindow] and click [OK]. If the window above does not appear, click the [Start] menu and select [All Programs] or [Programs], followed by [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], [CameraWindow] and [CameraWindow]. CameraWindow appears. Macintosh The CameraWindow will appear when you establish a connection between the camera and computer. If it fails to appear, click the [CameraWindow] icon on the Dock (the bar which appears at the bottom of the desktop). Preparations for downloading images are now finished. Please proceed to the Downloading Images Using the Camera section (p. 31) (except Windows 2000). Refer to the Software Starter Guide for details on downloading images using the computer. With Windows 2000, you can download images using the computer.

33 Downloading Images to a Computer 31 Downloading Images Using the Camera (Direct Transfer) Use this method to download images using camera operations (except Windows 2000). Install the software before downloading images via the direct transfer method for the first time (p. 28). Getting Started Buttons Button Button Button 1. Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera s LCD monitor. The button will light blue. Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Direct Transfer Menu 2. Press the button. Images not previously downloaded will download to the computer.

34 32 Downloading Images to a Computer Getting Started You can also use the following options in the Direct Transfer menu to set the method for downloading images. All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the New Images images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans. Transfers and saves to the computer only the Images images with DPOF Transfer Order settings. Transfers and saves single images to the Select & Transfer computer as you view and select them. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. The Wallpaper transferred images display as the background on the computer desktop. All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images 1. Use the or button to select, or and press the button. The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. The display will return to the Direct Transfer menu when the download is complete. Pressing the FUNC./SET button will cancel a download in progress. Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 1. Use the or button to select or press the button (or button).

35 Downloading Images to a Computer Use the or button to select images to download and press the button. The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 3. Press the button after downloading finishes. You will return to the Direct Transfer menu. Only JPEG images can be downloaded as wallpaper for a computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera s power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected. Click [ ] at the bottom right of the window to close CameraWindow, the downloaded images will display on the computer. Windows Macintosh Getting Started ZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser By default, the downloaded images are saved into folders according to their shooting dates.

36 34 System Map Getting Started System Map Supplied with Camera Wrist Strap WS-800 AA-size Alkaline Batteries ( 2) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* 1 Memory Card (32 MB) Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk AV Cable AVC-DC300* 1 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300* 4 AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB- 5AHE AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH ( 4) NiMH Battery NB4-300 (set of 4 AA-size) also available separately. Two batteries are used for this camera. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Power Cord

37 System Map 35 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G Wide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) Getting Started High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Direct Interface Cable* 2 SD Memory Card* 5 SDC-128M SDC-512MSH PCMCIA Adapter USB Card (PC Card Adapter) Reader USB Port Canon brand Direct Print Compatible Compact Photo Printers* 2 * 3 (SELPHY series) Printers Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers* 2 (PIXMA series) Video IN Terminal PC Card Slot Windows/Macintosh Audio IN Terminal TV/Video *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 See the user guide supplied with the Bubble Jet printer for more information on the printer and interface cables. *3 This camera can also be connected to the Card Photo Printer CP-10/CP-100/ CP-200/CP-300. *4 Battery Charger CB-2LT/CB-2LTE may also be used. *5 Not sold in some regions.

38 36 System Map Getting Started Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Some accessories are not sold in some regions, or may no longer be available. Lenses, Lens Adapter Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G This adapter is required for mounting the wide converter and teleconverter to the camera. Wide Converter WC-DC52 Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 0.7x when attached. Tele-converter TC-DC52A Converts the focal distance of the body lens by a factor of approximately 1.75x when attached. Close-up Lens 250D (52mm) Close-up shots can be taken when the distance from the front of the lens to the subject is 4 to 17 cm (1.6 to 6.7 in.) at maximum telephoto. Flash High-Power Flash HF-DC1 This attachable supplementary flash can be used to capture photographic subjects that are too distant for the built-in flash to illuminate. Power Supplies AC Adapter Kit ACK800 This kit lets you power the camera from any standard household power outlet. Recommended to power a camera for an extended period of time or when connecting to a computer. (Cannot be used to charge the camera batteries.)

39 System Map 37 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300 This dedicated battery charger kit includes both a charger unit and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Convenient when taking or playing back large numbers of images. You can also purchase NiMH Battery NB4-300, a set of four rechargeable AA-size NiMH batteries separately. Other Accessories SD Memory Card SD memory cards are used to store images recorded by the camera. Canon brand cards are available in 128 MB and 512 MB capacities. Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Use this cable to connect the camera to a computer, Compact Photo Printer (SELPHY series), or to a Bubble Jet printer (refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide). AV Cable AVC-DC300 Use this cable to connect the camera to a TV set. Getting Started Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

40 38 System Map Getting Started Direct Print Compatible Printers Canon offers the following separately sold printers for use with the camera. You can produce photo quality prints quickly and easily by connecting them to the camera with a single cable and operating the camera s controls. Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY series) Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series) For more information, visit your nearest Canon retailer.

41 39 Learning More

42 40 Components Guide Front View a Microphone (pp. 24, 129) b AF-assist Beam (p. 50) c Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 86) d Self-Timer Lamp (p. 62) e Viewfinder Window (p. 41) f Flash (p. 60) g Terminal Cover h Ring (p. 179) i Lens j Ring Release Button (p. 179) k A/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 148) l DIGITAL Terminal (p. 29) m DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 177)

43 41 Back View Components Guide a LCD Monitor (p. 54) b Viewfinder c Speaker d Wrist Strap Mount (p. 12) e Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover Lock (p. 10) f Memory Card Slot / Battery Cover (p. 10) g Tripod Socket Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 54) while shooting. The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If so, remove the film before using the camera.

44 42 Controls a Indicators (p. 43) b Power Button (p. 15) c Mode Dial (pp. 15, 69) d Zoom Lever (pp. 56, 110) Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (Telephoto) Playback: (Index)/ (Magnify) e Shutter Button (p. 15) f Mode Switch (p. 18) g (Exposure)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (pp. 19, 99) h (Print/Share) Button (pp. 20, 31, 108) i FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button (p. 44) j MENU Button (p. 45) k DISP. (Display) Button (p. 54) l Button m (Jump)/ (Flash)/ Button (pp. 60, 114) n Button o (Macro)/ (Manual Focus)/ Button (pp. 61, 96)

45 43 Indicators The camera indicators will light or blink under the following conditions. Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot (camera beeps twice)/when connected to a computer/when display off Blinking Green : Camera starting up/image recording/reading/ erasing/transferring (when connected to a computer or printer) Orange : Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange : Ready to shoot (camera shake warning/charging the flash) Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode/manual focus mode/af lock mode Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (camera beeps once) Never do the following while the indicator blinks green. These actions may corrupt image data. - Shake or jolt the camera. - Shut off the power, or open the memory card slot/battery cover. Components Guide

46 44 Basic Operations Menus and Settings Settings for the shooting or playback modes or such camera settings as the print settings, date/time and sounds are set using the FUNC. menu or the Rec., Play, Print or Set up menu. FUNC. Menu ( Button) This menu sets many of the common shooting functions. 1 2 This example shows the FUNC. menu in mode Set the mode switch to (shooting) and turn on the camera. 2 Press the button. 3 Use the or button to select a menu item. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. 4 Use the or button to select an option for the menu item. You can select further options with the DISP. button for some options. After selecting an option, you can press the shutter button to shoot immediately. After shooting, the menu will appear again, allowing you to adjust the settings easily. 5 Press the button. 5

47 Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menu ( Button) Convenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus (Rec.) Menu You can switch between menus with the or button. This example shows the Rec. menu in Press the button. 2 Use the or button to switch between menus. You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. The following menus are displayed. mode. (Set up) Menu Shooting: Rec./ Set up Playback: Play/ Print/ Set up 3 Use the or button to select a menu item. Some items may not be selectable in some shooting modes. 4 Use the or button to select an option. Menu items followed by an ellipsis (...) can only be set after pressing the FUNC./SET button to display the next menu. Press the FUNC./SET button again to confirm the setting and press the MENU button to return the menu screen. 5 Press the button. 5 Basic Operations

48 46 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus Shooting Mode a Camera Shake ( ) (p. 152) b c Shutter Speed, Aperture Value Available Shooting Modes p x/ Information Displayed Setting Method a ISO Speed or Recording Pixels, etc. FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) b Display Overlays MENU button (Rec. menu) Digital Tele-Converter ( c 2.0x)/Digital Zoom Factor/ Safety Zoom ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu) d Flash ( ) button Red-Eye Corr. ( ) MENU button ([Flash Settings] e menu in the Rec. menu) f Auto Rotate ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu) g Shooting Mode Mode dial Camera Shake h ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu) i Create Folder ( ) MENU button (Setup menu) Macro ( ) button j Manual Focus ( ) button k Exposure Compensation ( ) button e d f kj g h i Spot AE Point Frame/ AF Frame Exposure Level Indicator (p. 78) Recordable Shots (Stills)/ Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies)

49 47 About the Battery Charge Indicator When the battery charge is low, will blink in red in the LCD monitor. Change the battery as soon as possible if you intend to use the camera for an extended period of time. Playback Mode (Detailed) l Information Displayed Setting Method Print List button, l MENU button (Print menu) Red-Eye Correction Function/ Resized image ( ) m MENU button (Play menu) Image with Sound Memo ( ) Protection Status ( ) n o Histogram n m Compression (Still Images)/Recording Pixels (Still Images), Movie ( ) Low Battery Shooting Date/Time Displayed image number/ Total number of images Folder Number-File Number Shooting information FUNC./SET button (FUNC. menu) Auto Category ( ) MENU button (Rec. menu) o My Category ( ) MENU button (Play menu) Basic Operations The following information may also be displayed with some images. A file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached. JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards. RAW image Unrecognized data type

50 48 Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to check the brightness of an image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. By using the exposure compensation function, you can correct the image brightness before shooting (p. 99). Shooting Mode Still Image Sample Histograms Dark Image Item Balanced Image Options Bright Image Reference Page pp. 15, 69 Movie pp. 24, 80

51 49 FUNC. Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page ISO Speed p. 68 White Balance p. 101 Drive Mode pp. 84, 62 My Colors p. 104 Flash Exposure Compensation/Flash Output p. 86 Metering Mode p. 100 Compression p. 65 Recording Pixels ( when p. 64 (Still Image) not imprinting date) Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 83 Rec. Menu * Default setting Menu Item Options Reference Page AF Frame / / / / Face Detect*/AiAF/Center / / / p. 92 / / / Center*/Face Detect/AiAF AF-Point Zoom On/Off* p. 88 Digital Zoom (Still Image) Standard*/Off/1.6x/2.0x p. 56 (Movies) Standard*/Off (In standard movie mode only) Basic Operations

52 50 Menu Item Options Flash Settings Flash Mode Auto*/Manual Reference Page Flash Exp. Comp 2 to 0* to +2 Flash Output Minimum*/ Medium/Maximum p. 86 Red-Eye Corr. On/Off* Red-Eye Lamp On*/Off Safety FE On*/Off MF-Point Zoom On*/Off p. 97 Safety MF On*/Off p. 98 AF-assist Beam On*/Off p. 40 Review Off/ 2* sec. to 10 sec./hold p. 16 Review Info Off*/Detailed/Focus Check p. 88 Auto Category On*/Off p. 107 Disp. Overlay (Still image) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/Both p. 106 (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines IS Mode (Still image) Continuous*/Shoot Only/Panning/Off p. 66 (Movie) Continuous*/Off Converter Off*/ WC-DC52 /TC-DC52A/250D p. 181 Set button * p. 108

53 51 Play Menu Menu Item Reference Page Slide Show p. 121 My Category p. 116 Red-Eye Correction p. 122 Resize p. 127 Sound Memo p. 129 Protect p. 131 Rotate p. 119 Erase all p. 132 Transfer Order p. 137 Resume p. 18 Transition p. 120 Print Menu Menu Item Summary Reference Page Print Displays the print menu. Select Image & Qty. Select All Images Configures print settings for individual images as you view them. Configures print settings for all images. p. 135 Clear All Selections Removes all print settings from images. Print Settings Sets the print style. p. 133 Basic Operations

54 52 Set up Menu Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page Mute On/Off* Set to [On] to silence all operation sounds. (Except for when the memory card slot/ battery cover is opened during recording.) Volume Off/ 1 / 2*/ 3 / 4 / 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, selftimer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera is turned on. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume Playback Vol. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed. Adjusts the volume of the selftimer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not play when a movie is recording. Adjusts the volume of movie sounds or sound memos. * Default setting Start-up Image On*/Off Sets whether or not the Start-up Image appears when the camera is powered on. Power Saving Auto Power On*/Off Down p. 139 Display Off 10 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min.*/ 2 min./ 3 min. Date/Time p. 13

55 53 Menu Item Options Summary/Reference Page Format You can also select a low level format (p. 141). File Numbering Continuous*/ Auto Reset p. 142 Create Folder Create New Folder Auto Create Check mark (On)/ No check mark (Off) Off*/Daily/Monday- Sunday/Monthly (Creation time also can be set) p. 144 Auto Rotate On*/Off p. 146 Distance Units m/cm*/ ft/in Sets the units for the zoom bar and MF indicator distance unit (p. 97). Lens Retract 1 minute*/0 seconds Sets the lens retraction timing when switching from shooting mode to playback mode. Language p. 14 Video System NTSC/PAL p. 148 Print Method Auto*/ See below. Reset All p. 147 Print Method The connection method with the printer can be changed for printing. Although it is normally not necessary to change the setting, select when borderless printing an image shot in (Widescreen) mode on wide size paper using Canon compact photo printer SELPHY CP750/CP740/CP730/CP720/CP710/CP510. As this setting will be stored to memory even when the power is turned off, to print using an image size other than, return the mode to [Auto] (however, the connection method cannot be changed while connected to a printer). Basic Operations

56 54 Using the LCD Monitor Switching LCD Monitor Display Modes Each press of the DISP. button, changes the display mode of the LCD monitor. See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor and Menus for details (p. 46). The following are the screens that display when shooting in mode. Shooting Mode No Information Information View Off Playback Mode or Rec. Review (Right After Shooting) No Information Standard Display* * Playback mode only Focus Check* * Still image only Detailed Display

57 55 The LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display or focus check display in magnified display (p. 110), or index playback mode (p. 111). Overexposure Warning In the following cases, overexposed portions of the image blink. - When reviewing an image right after shooting in the LCD monitor (detailed display) - When using the detailed display mode of the playback mode Basic Operations Night Display When shooting at dusk or during the evening when the dark surroundings make it difficult to view the LCD monitor, the camera s night view option* displays the subject brightly in the LCD monitor. This will allow you to compose a shot even in dark environments (this setting cannot be turned off). * Although noise may appear and the movement of the subject shown on the LCD monitor may appear somewhat jagged, there is no effect on the recorded image. The brightness of the image displayed in the monitor, and the brightness of the actual image recorded will be different.

58 56 Commonly Used Shooting Functions Using the Optical Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from mm (focal length) in 35mm film equivalent terms. The zoom bar appears when you press the zoom lever. 1 Press the zoom lever toward or. Telephoto: Zooms in on the subject. Wide Angle: Zooms out from the subject. Using the Digital Zoom/ Digital Tele-Converter Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can combine digital zoom with optical zoom when shooting. The available shooting characteristics and focal lengths (35mm film equivalent) are as follows. Selection Focal Length Shooting Characteristics Standard mm Enables shooting at zoom factors of up to 16x with digital and optical zoom combined. Off mm Enables shooting without digital zoom. Digital zoom is fixed at the selected zoom 1.6x mm factor, and the focal length shifts to maximum telephoto. This enables a faster shutter speed and 2.0x mm less chance of camera shake than a shot taken at the same angle of view with [Standard] or [Off].

59 57 About the Safety Zoom Depending on the number of recording pixels set, you can shift from optical zoom to digital zoom without pausing up to a factor where the image quality does not deteriorate (Safety Zoom). displays when reaching the maximum zoom factor without image deterioration. Pressing the zoom lever toward again allows you to zoom even further (not available in ). Depending on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom zone varies as follows. Safety Zoom Factor Recording pixels Optical zoom Digital zoom : zone without deterioration : zone with deterioration The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. The digital zoom cannot be used in (Date Stamp) or (Widescreen) modes. Commonly Used Shooting Functions

60 58 Shooting with the Digital Zoom 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Standard]. 2. Press the button. 3 Press the zoom lever toward and shoot. The combined digital and optical zoom setting will display in the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the zoom factor appears in blue). Press the zoom lever toward to zoom out.

61 59 Shooting with the Digital Tele-Converter The digital tele-converter feature uses digital zoom to achieve the effects of a tele-converter (a lens used in telephoto shooting). 1 Select [Digital Zoom]. 1. Press the button. 2. In the menu, use the or button to select [Digital Zoom]. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [1.6x] or [2.0x]. 2. Press the button. 3 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot. and the zoom factor appear on the LCD monitor. The image may appear coarse depending upon the selected recording pixels (the icon and the zoom factor appear in blue). Commonly Used Shooting Functions

62 60 Using the Flash 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to select the flash settings. : [Off] : [On] : [Auto] Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can configure detailed settings for the flash when you press the MENU button while this screen is displayed (p. 86). You are recommended to shoot with the camera attached to a tripod or other device if the camera shake warning icon ( ) appears.

63 61 Shooting Close-ups (Macro) Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Use this mode to shoot close-ups of flowers or small items. The image area at the minimum shooting distance from the end of the lens to the subject (5 cm) (2.0 in.) is mm ( in.). 1 Press the button. 1. Use the or button to select. To Cancel the Macro Mode: Press the button and use the or button to select (Normal). Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off center. Using the flash in macro mode may cause image edges to darken. Commonly Used Shooting Functions

64 62 Using the Self-Timer Available Shooting Modes p. 206 You can set the time delay and the numbers of shots you wish to take in advance. 10 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. 2 seconds before the shutter releases, the self-timer sound beeps quickly and the lamp will speed up. 2 sec. Self-Timer: The shutter releases 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The self-timer sound beeps quickly and the self-timer lamp blinks when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter releases 2 seconds later. Custom Timer: You can change the delay time (0 10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1 10). When a delay time of over 2 seconds is set for the [Delay] option, the self-timer sound beeps* quickly 2 seconds before the shutter releases. If multiple shots have been specified for the [Shots] option, the sound will play for the first shot only. 1 Select the self-timer mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select (Drive Mode) and the or button to change the self-timer mode. When is selected, pressing the DISP. button will allow you to set the delay and number shots (p. 63). 3. Press the button.

65 63 2 Shoot. When you press the shutter button fully, the self-timer lamp will blink.* * When [Red-Eye Lamp] is set to [On] in [Flash Settings] in the Rec. menu, the self-timer lamp will light 2 seconds before the flash fires (p. 86). To Cancel the Self-Timer: Follow Step 1 to select. Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots ( ) 1 Select. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select (Drive Mode) and the or button to select. 3. Press the button. 2 Make settings. 1. Use the or button to select [Delay] or [Shots] and the or button to change the settings. 2. Press the button. Commonly Used Shooting Functions 3. Press the button. If the [Shots] option is set to 2 or more shots, the following occurs. - The exposure and white balance are locked at the settings selected for the first shot. - If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens. - The interval between shots may lengthen when the built-in memory of the camera fills. - Shooting will automatically cease if the memory card becomes full.

66 64 Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) 1 Select the recording pixels. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the or button to select and the or button to change the recording pixels. 3. Press the button. Available Shooting Modes p. 206 Approximate Values for Recording Pixels Recording Pixels Purpose* Large 8M High Printing to about A3-size mm ( in.) Printing to about A4-size Medium 1 5M mm ( in.) Printing to about Letter-size mm ( in.) Medium 2 3M Printing to about A5-size mm (6 8.3 in.) Printing postcard-size prints Medium 3 2M mm (6 4 in.) Printing L-size prints mm ( in.) Small 0.3M Low Sending images as attachments or shoot more images. Printing date-stamped images (p. 22), in L-size (3.5 5 in.) or postcard-size (you 2M Date Stamp can check the print area at a 3:2 aspect ratio as you shoot). Printing on wide size paper (you can check the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio Widescreen Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border.) : Approximate recording pixel numbers are shown. (M is short for megapixels.) * Paper sizes vary according to region.